Careers and Recruitment Opportunities
Join the Mission: Become a Guardian of the National Bird
The Indian Peacock Conservation Department offers dynamic, challenging, and highly rewarding career pathways for professionals committed to wildlife conservation, law enforcement, field protection, and scientific research. IPCD is building a modern, technology-enabled conservation force to protect India’s natural heritage through recruitment-led institutional strength.
Recruitment in IPCD is designed to attract candidates from ecology, veterinary sciences, cyber intelligence, environmental governance, and field security backgrounds. Every recruitment cycle is managed through transparent notifications, merit-based selection, legal compliance checks, and mission-oriented training standards.
Current Openings
| Post Designation | Educational Qualification | Vacancies | Last Date to Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Wildlife Biologist | Ph.D. / M.Sc. in Zoology or Wildlife Sciences | 12 | Nov 30, 2025 |
| Cyber-Intelligence Analyst | B.Tech (Computer Science) / Ethical Hacking Certification | 08 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Veterinary Medical Officer | B.V.Sc. & A.H. with experience in Avian Medicine | 25 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Anti-Poaching Patrol Commander | Ex-Servicemen / Graduate with required physical fitness standards | 150 | Nov 25, 2025 |
Training and Capacity Building
Selected candidates undergo a rigorous, multidisciplinary foundation course at the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun. The training curriculum includes wildlife forensics, ballistics fundamentals, tracking methodologies, avian pathology, cyber-evidence handling, and operational understanding of the Indian Penal Code and the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
IPCD also conducts continuous mid-career capacity-building programs to ensure personnel remain updated on global wildlife protection technologies, intelligence tools, digital surveillance methods, and modern field conservation practices.
How to Prepare for IPCD Recruitment
- Study wildlife protection laws, especially Schedule I species provisions and legal compliance practices.
- Build conceptual clarity in ecology, biodiversity management, and conservation monitoring methods.
- Prepare for recruitment aptitude tests focused on environmental governance and public administration basics.
- Maintain document readiness: educational certificates, identity proofs, category certificates, and experience records.
- Track recruitment updates regularly on this page for corrigendum notices and revised schedules.